Nathan Schneider, Vice President of Economic Development | Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
Nathan Schneider, Vice President of Economic Development | Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
Gov. Kelly Armstrong welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to North Dakota, emphasizing the state’s role in national energy production and its alignment with the Trump administration’s focus on energy dominance.
Armstrong noted North Dakota’s status as a leading energy producer in the country. “As a Top 10 energy-producing state and the nation’s No. 3 oil producer, North Dakota stands ready to partner with the Trump administration and private sector to achieve U.S. energy dominance and provide reliable, affordable energy for all Americans,” Armstrong said.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts within the state to expand energy output through various means, including enhanced oil recovery using captured CO2 and reinforcing the electric grid by integrating coal, natural gas, and renewable sources. “We appreciate Secretary Wright coming to North Dakota to hear firsthand about our efforts to expand energy production – including enhanced oil recovery using captured CO2 – and strengthen the electric grid with an all-of-the-above strategy that combines baseload generation from coal and natural gas with intermittent renewable energy.”
North Dakota continues to be a significant contributor to U.S. oil production, ranking third nationally.
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